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Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Here, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treat our patients as family.

Under the direct supervision of the Supervisor, Rehab Services, the Rehabilitation Services Technician is responsible for assisting the Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapists, and Audiologists in the Rehabilitation Services Department. The Technician assumes responsibility for the following: inventory and distribution of supplies and linen, equipment cleaning, routine operational checks, assisting patient care, assisting therapist with medical record and billing compliance, and performing other duties as assigned. The ideal Rehabilitation Services Technician is an adaptable caregiver dedicated to restoring functions, improving mobility, and enhancing patient outcomes. This is a great opportunity for students that want to get PT or OT experience in the acute care setting or someone who has an interest in a career in rehabilitation.

A caregiver in this position works weekend days from 8:00AM - 4:30PM.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

+ Distribute linen and supplies daily.

+ Ensure appropriate levels throughout the day.

+ Check inventory of supplies and complete supply and form orders.

+ Distribute supplies to the appropriate areas.

+ Check that equipment is in its proper place and operating correctly.

+ Clean exercise mats, treatment tables, exercise equipment, therapy equipment, etc.

+ Change linen on exercise mats and treatment tables and return equipment/supplies to their appropriate storage areas to promote an orderly department appearance.

+ Assist patients with dressing, changing and/or hygiene.

+ Assist therapist with whirlpool treatments including the removal and application of dressings.

+ Assist therapist with transfers, ambulation, exercise, patient positioning and preparation of modalities.

+ Assist with mobilizing and transporting patients, phone coverage, patient scheduling, filing, and form collection and distribution for medical record and billing compliance.

+ Complete mandatory education and training in order to maintain organization and department specific competencies and requirements.

+ Can use Chart Maxx, Spectrasoft Scheduling System, AGMC Intranet and AGMC HIS computer programs

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

+ High School graduate or the equivalent

+ CPR certification

+ Knowledge of personal computers and Microsoft software

•Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

+ Interest in a career in rehabilitation

+ Previous work experience with direct patient contact

+ Enrollment in PT or OT school OR undergraduate students who are interested in PT or OT school

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Physical Requirements:

+ Good eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity.

+ Ability to render services including moving, lifting, occasionally transporting, and assisting with the mobility of patients.

Personal Protective Equipment:

+ Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required

Pay Range

Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.

Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities